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The LaCrosse Fire Department went without a fire engine for the entire month of October before purchasing a new 2012 Pierce Dash engine.
Read More »LaCrosse Gets New Fire Engine After Month Without
Hurricane Michael Is On The Radar, And Some In Gainesville Are Still Recovering From Irma
Since Irma hit Florida last year, its effects continue being felt by Gainesville — the residents, the city and the University of Florida are all still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance companies.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue Receives $1.9 Million Grant To Expand Staff
Gainesville Fire Rescue hires 17 new firefighters with help from $1.9 million grant.
Read More »UF Health Debuts App To Assist In Cardiac Arrest Response
UF Health released PulsePoint, an app that notifies first responders, even if they're off duty, of a cardiac arrest that is happening within a quarter mile. The app also contains instructions on how to perform CPR for people have little to no training.
Read More »Alachua County Fire Rescue Seeks New Station In Hague
Alachua County Fire Rescue wants to build a station in Hague on Route 441 near Phoenix Commercial Park.
Read More »Mobile Home Park Suffers Hurricane-Like Damage
Sunday's storm left Whitney Mobile Home Park in worse condition than Hurricane Irma, according to some of the residents.
Read More »National Grant Could Provide Gainesville Fire Prevention Funding
Fire safety officials and advocates are working toward funding programs aimed at soon putting smoke alarms in as many as 150 homes across Gainesville.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue Responds To Two Fires Monday Morning
Two fires occurred this morning in the Gainesville area, according to the Gainesville Fire rescue. One of the incidents is under investigation, no casualties have been reported.
Read More »Gainesville To Add Armor To Ambulance For Shooter Response
Gainesville Fire Rescue is planning to hire a company to add armor to one of its ambulances to protect medical responders and patients during situations involving active shooters.
Read More »End Of Fire Services Agreement Sparks Concerns In Areas Just Outside Of Gainesville
When Alachua County residents living right outside of Gainesville city limits called 911 for fire protection services, they could count on Gainesville Fire Rescue to respond to their calls. Starting May 2018, however, they might experience slower response times waiting for Alachua County Fire Rescue to arrive.
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